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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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